The Aerodrome (1983)
In the future England is ruled by a fascist government, and one day the leaders begin the construction of a heavily guarded, mysterious airport. BBC adaptation of Rex Warner's 1941 novel of the same name. A stereotypical village in a somewhat alternative England is taken over wholesale by 'The Air Force.' Living in the village is young Roy, who has just learned he is not who he thought he was. Attempting to forge a new sense of identity, he joins the dashing Air Force, seduced by its dynamism and direct and brutal ways.
Director: Giles Foster
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: December 13, 1983
Cast
- Peter Firth - Roy
- Dominic Jephcott - Flt. Lieut. Mark
- Richard Briers - The Rector
- Richard Johnson - Air Commander
- Jill Bennett - Eustasia
- Natalie Ogle - Bess
- Mary MacLeod - Mary
- Mary Peach - Florence
- Derek Martin - Provo Sgt. Peters
- Sheila Reid - Bess's Mother
Screenplay
- Rex Warner (Novel)
- Robin Chapman
Music: Carl Davis
Cinematography: Kenneth MacMillan
Editing: Clare Douglas
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Dystopian Societal Collapse, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Nihilistic visions of Future, Visions of Future and Technology
Keywords
dystopia
More Films by Director: Giles Foster
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Aerodrome about?
- In the future England is ruled by a fascist government, and one day the leaders begin the construction of a heavily guarded, mysterious airport. BBC adaptation of Rex Warner's 1941 novel of the same name. A stereotypical village in a somewhat alternative England is taken over wholesale by 'The Air Force.' Living in the village is young Roy, who has just learned he is not who he thought he was. Attempting to forge a new sense of identity, he joins the dashing Air Force, seduced by its dynamism and direct and brutal ways.
- Who directed The Aerodrome?
- The Aerodrome was directed by Giles Foster.
- Who stars in The Aerodrome?
- The Aerodrome stars Peter Firth, Dominic Jephcott, Richard Briers, Richard Johnson, Jill Bennett, Natalie Ogle.
- How long is The Aerodrome?
- The Aerodrome has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Aerodrome?
- The Aerodrome is a Drama, Science Fiction, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Aerodrome produced?
- The Aerodrome was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Aerodrome?
- The themes of The Aerodrome include: Dystopian Societal Collapse, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Nihilistic visions of Future, Visions of Future and Technology.